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GM through its Performance Parts aftermarket division helped pioneer the crate engine concept almost 45 years ago, and now it’s breaking new ground by launching the industry’s first ‘Connect and Cruise’ crate drivetrain systems. Essentially a factory-assembled...

For the second year in a row, the Chevrolet Camaro has been voted the “hottest car” at SEMA. The annual award, dubbed the SEMA Award, recognizes the most accessory-friendly vehicle based on the volume of aftermarket parts exhibited for it. Note, this is only the award’s second...

The Mazda5 MRLS Support Vehicle makes the minivan "racy".

The B-Spec field continues to flesh out, now with live images of Ford's entry into the compact racing series. We have live images of the car from the 2011 SEMA show, just weeks after it finished its first official group test with other B-Spec racers. Those other B-Spec racers include the Honda Fit...

The latest from the Rhys Millen-Hyundai collaboration is a winner: the RM500, a Genesis Coupe with Hyundai's 5.0-liter Tau V-8 under the hood. Aside from being powerful and sporty, the conversion also looks like it came that way from the factory. The Tau V-8 engine in the RM500 isn't rated at a...

Mazda has chosen to re-do last year's MX-5 Super20 for this year's SEMA show, since the car is a good example of how an owner might build a track-focused MX-5.

To highlight its MX-5 roadster, Mazda has taken a "less is more" approach to building it's SEMA 2011 concept MX-5 Spyder.

Built as a pit support vehicle for some unknown division of motorsport, the Pit Boss Cartel 2012 Scion iQ epitomizes over-the-top SEMA modification in pursuit of a largely pointless goal. But it still looks pretty cool. The chopped, shaved, and otherwise cut-up iQ sports an air ride suspension, a...

Proving that good things can come in small packages, Mazda found a way to stuff a Mazdaspeed3 engine in a Mazda2, calling it the Turbo2 concept.

Next up on our roster of Kia customs from the 2011 SEMA show, we have this funkier-than-funky Soul inspired by Michelle Wie and turned out by West Coast Customs. Sporting a custom exterior based on Wie's custom LPGA golf bags, the Soul also features a wide range of typical and not-so-typical tuner...

Earlier this year, Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin pulled a wicked dunk over a Kia Optima (video below), and now Kia has taken the wraps off a Blake Griffin-themed Optima. Wearing a basketball-textured exterior in House of Color sunset and cinnamon pearl paint, custom wheels, and a host...

Mopar is launching a new V-10 crate engine at this year's SEMA show. Designed for drag racing, future versions targeted to off-road and road-race applications are also planned.

Hyundai Motor America's CEO, John Krafcik, has confirmed that the 2013 Veloster Turbo will see production and will debut at next year's Detroit Auto Show.

Chevrolet has rolled out a wild concept car at this week’s 2011 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show in Las Vegas, one that’s bound to get the hearts racing of children and grown men alike all over the world. Chevrolet, with a little help from Hot Wheels, has created a...

The Chevrolet Camaro COPO Concept looks to be aimed at competing with Dodge's Challenger Drag Pak and Ford's Mustang Cobra Jet.

Scion has prepped three of its upcoming iQ minicars for the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show kicking off in Las Vegas this week. Like most years, the specialist show is hosting an array of full-blooded customized cars and the new iQ is right in amongst the action. The three...

The world's fastest SLR will debut in SEMA next week..

Ford will be bringing a handful of 2012 Mustangs to SEMA, with tuners like Creations n' Chrome, Forgiato Wheels, and MRT Performance being called to work on the cars.

It’s now possible to build a brand new ’64½, ’65 or ’66 Ford Mustang convertible from the wheels up using this latest Ford-approved and officially licensed body shell. Unveiled today ahead of its public debut at next week’s 2011 Specialty Equipment Market...

The Chevy Corvette Carlisle Blue Grand Sport Concept features many available options offered on the 2012 Chevrolet Corvette lineup.